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How Do Full-Season Cover Crops Affect Insect Populations?

May 11, 2026 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Source: Crop Watch

A 2025 study in eastern Nebraska found higher insect abundance and diversity in cover crop areas compared to adjacent seed corn, including both beneficial species and potential pests.

Cover Crops Provide Habitat for Predator Insects That May Help Control Pests

October 29, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Georgia

Both traditional and organic producers are increasing their use of cover crops for a variety of reasons — to control erosion, choke out weeds, improve soil health and enhance water availability. Now research by University of Georgia scientists is examining which cover crops may also provide important habitat for predatory insects that could help control disease- and damage-causing pests in cotton.

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